Posted by Tommy Donofrio. Every motor vehicle must display a license plate signifying that it has been properly registered with the appropriate state or local government. Symbols, colors, or slogans representing the cultural heritage of each state are typically included in the license plate design of each state or jurisdiction. Upon registration, a unique alphanumeric …
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New Jersey Still Fighting Hard to Legalize Sports Gambling
Posted by Adam Kutarnia. People have been betting on sports for centuries, however, the multi-billion dollar industry is illegal in almost all parts of the United States except for four states – Nevada, Delaware, Oregon and Montana. Last summer, 29 men were arrested in New Jersey for running a sports betting ring that grossed approximately to …
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New FDA Rules Will Change How You Choose Whether to Buy That Bag of Movie Popcorn
Under new FDA rules, movie theaters, chain restaurants, and supermarkets with 20 or more locations will have to provide calorie counts on the foods they sell. The stores have until November 2015 to comply and provide calorie information on their menus. Amusement parks, vending machines, bakeries, coffee shops, and convenience stores must also comply with …
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Trenton’s Mandatory Sick Leave Affects Small Business
Posted by Briana Brandao. This article, written by Jenna Pizzi, on March 02, 2015, argues whether or not a union of New Jersey business groups should be mandated to provide paid sick leave to its employees in Trenton. As of now, seven New Jersey municipalities possess a local paid sick leave law. A lawsuit was …
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Stryker Corp. to Repay More than $1 Billion
Posted by Abier Mustafa. Stryker Corp., a device maker company, recalled its Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implant devices in July 2012 after warning surgeons they could harm tissue around the hip and cause other health problems to its patients. Patients have complained of severe pain, unusual swelling and excessive metal debris in their blood, blaming …
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Trenton’s Mandatory Sick Leave Affects Small Business
Posted by Briana Brandao. This article, written by Jenna Pizzi, on March 02, 2015, argues whether or not a union of New Jersey business groups should be mandated to provide paid sick leave to its employees in Trenton. As of now, seven New Jersey municipalities possess a local paid sick leave law. A lawsuit was …
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New Jersey Still Fighting Hard to Legalize Sports Gambling
Posted by Adam Kutarnia. People have been betting on sports for centuries, however, the multi-billion dollar industry is illegal in almost all parts of the United States except for four states – Nevada, Delaware, Oregon and Montana. Last summer, 29 men were arrested in New Jersey for running a sports betting ring that grossed approximately to …
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The Importance of Transparency in Public Meetings
Posted by Briana Brandao. This article, written by MaryAnn Spoto, brings to question whether or not Rutgers University violated the New Jersey open public meetings law, during one of their meetings held back in September of 2008. Francis McGovern Jr, a lawyer as well as audience member of this meeting, objected to the way these meetings …
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SCOTUS To Decide Whether Speciality License Plates Are Protected Under The First Amendment
Posted by Tommy Donofrio. Every motor vehicle must display a license plate signifying that it has been properly registered with the appropriate state or local government. Symbols, colors, or slogans representing the cultural heritage of each state are typically included in the license plate design of each state or jurisdiction. Upon registration, a unique alphanumeric …
Stryker Corp. to Repay More than $1 Billion
Posted by Abier Mustafa. Stryker Corp., a device maker company, recalled its Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implant devices in July 2012 after warning surgeons they could harm tissue around the hip and cause other health problems to its patients. Patients have complained of severe pain, unusual swelling and excessive metal debris in their blood, blaming …
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